Senior Cisco Network Engineer – WAN, QoS & Firewall

Optomi; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Optomi is looking for an experienced Network Engineer in Charlotte, North Carolina. The candidate will design and configure Cisco routers and switches, troubleshoot WAN circuits, and create network diagrams. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in IT or ten years of experience, along with expertise in Cisco products and network management. This role offers an engaging Agile work environment and opportunities to impact project outcomes significantly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university plus at least five years of IT experience.
• Ten years of IT experience in lieu of a degree with specific Cisco design support.
• Experience with Cisco products and network management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Determine equipment needs for new sites, including data drops and switches.
• Create network diagrams and update existing site drawings.
• Prepare cost estimates for planned installations.
• Configure Cisco routers and switches.
• Troubleshoot WAN circuits and complex routing designs.
• Work closely with technicians during installations.

Skills

Cisco routers and switches

Network capacity planning

Network security principles

General network management best practices

Troubleshooting complex routing designs

VoIP

Agile team environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

10 years of IT experience without a degree

Tools

Cisco routers

Cisco switches

Palo Alto firewalls

Fusion

SolarWinds

Job description

Optomi is looking for an experienced Network Engineer in Charlotte, North Carolina. The candidate will design and configure Cisco routers and switches, troubleshoot WAN circuits, and create network diagrams. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in IT or ten years of experience, along with expertise in Cisco products and network management. This role offers an engaging Agile work environment and opportunities to impact project outcomes significantly.